Video8, Hi8 and Digital8 tape digitisation
We digitise Video8 and Hi8 tapes in our lab in Barcelona for €15 per tape, €12 from 10 and €10 from 20, VAT included, and Digital8 too. We play them on machines of the same format, check every tape from start to finish with our quality control and deliver one MP4 per tape. We collect anywhere in Spain with NACEX.
Video8, Hi8 or Digital8: how to tell which you have
- Video8
- The 8mm tape of the first compact camcorders, from the mid-80s. Analogue.
- Hi8
- The improved version of Video8, with more detail. It says «Hi8» on the tape. Analogue.
- Digital8
- Uses the same tape as Hi8 but records digitally. Only the camera tells them apart: if it was a Sony Digital8, this is your format.
All three use similar tapes. If you are not sure which yours is, no problem: we check on arrival.
How we do it
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Every tape labelled
On arrival, each tape and its case get a QR code label so nothing gets mixed up or lost.
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Inspected before playback
We check the shell and the tape: if it has mould or is damaged, we tell you before touching it. Blank or unplayable tapes are not charged.
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Captured in our lab
On serviced players of the same format, in our lab in Barcelona. Nothing is outsourced.
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Quality control of every tape
We check every tape from start to finish —picture, sound and sync— with our own system and the work of our technicians.
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Delivery
One MP4 file per tape, by free online download or on a USB stick from €14. It plays on phones, computers and TVs.
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Your tapes returned
Your tapes come back exactly as they arrived, with their label.
Delivery formats
MP4 (H.264 or H.265), which plays on any phone, computer or TV, or AVI if you prefer (much larger files). If you need a professional format such as ProRes, ask us: it carries a surcharge. Optional AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape, with a free 30-second sample.
Price
Video8 and Hi8: €15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included; Digital8, ask us. Free online download; optional USB stick from €14. Turnaround: up to 10 tapes, one week; more than 10, two weeks on average.
Quality control for every tape
We check every tape in full — picture, sound and sync — and your job is documented in a report with one page per tape.
Who it is for
Families
Home videos from the late 80s and the 90s, before the tape degrades.
Video professionals
Events and weddings shot on Hi8. If you need them in ProRes for editing, ask us.
Companies and organisations
Old recordings of events and ceremonies, with a quality report per tape.
The same lab that works for
- 420,000 tapesdigitised since 2004
- TV3-CCMA12,500 tapes, 39,000 hours
- La Ligaover 12,000 tapes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to digitise a Hi8 tape?
€15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included, the same as Video8. Online download is free. Blank or unplayable tapes are checked and not charged.
What is the difference between Video8 and Hi8?
Hi8 is the improved version of Video8, with more detail. The tapes are the same size and we play them on the same machines.
Do you digitise Digital8?
Yes. Digital8 uses tapes like Hi8 but records digitally. If you know your camera was Digital8, tell us when you ask for a quote.
I don't have the camera. Can you play them?
Yes, we have our own Video8 and Hi8 players. You do not need to send us the camera.
How long does it take?
Up to 10 tapes, one week in the lab; more than 10, two weeks on average. If you send them with NACEX, add the transport days.
Can you improve the picture?
Yes, with AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape. Before you pay we send you a free 30-second sample of your own video.
I don't live in Barcelona. How do I send them?
We collect and return to your door with NACEX across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, €10 each way. You can also bring them to our lab at Av. República Argentina 38, Barcelona.
Your tapes, in good hands
Tell us how many tapes you have and we will give you the price straight away. Free quote within 24 working hours.